The role and effect of complementary and alternative medicine in systemic lupus erythematosus

Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2011 Feb;37(1):47-62. doi: 10.1016/j.rdc.2010.11.005. Epub 2010 Dec 3.

Abstract

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is common among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), especially those with active disease who often have poorer quality of life and significant unmet needs. It is important for the rheumatologist to be aware of these therapies and to ask the patient with SLE about their active use or future interest in CAM. Future studies on the effectiveness of the aforementioned therapies will be crucial to find better ways for the rheumatologist to integrate their use into the care of the patient with SLE.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Behavior Therapy*
  • Demography
  • Dietary Supplements*
  • Disability Evaluation
  • Exercise Therapy*
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / therapy*
  • Quality of Life
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vitamins / therapeutic use*
  • Yoga*

Substances

  • Vitamins